4 Months Later with the Deebot N79 Robot Sweeper by Ecovacs

Here's my four month update on the Ecovacs Deebot N79 robot sweeper. Is it worth buying and how has it held up? I also take a look at what maintenance is involved when owning a robot sweeper.
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[@FishBeeProductions]

New Alexa version! amzn.to/2KXb00z

[@MrSartou]

Yes I've bought the Ecovacs Deepot N79S after watching your video. The small problem for me is the button ''Back to the station'' missing on the robot. You have to use your smartphone to do your robot back ''home'' after empty it. I'm really happy with my new robot and it's thanks to you :P

[@vickym.8276]

You can easily wash the white filter and the black sponge too. I even use dawn on it and let everything dry completely and its ready to go again.

[@MariusGamming]

It does a surprisingly good job at cleaning🌼 It picks up small dirt, hairs, everything. Does edges well and even cleans the chair feet better than expected. I have also very clean carpets and runs. The quality of the device is quite good, its not rugged by any means, but I don't see any vulnerabilities making it prone to breakage. It hops up on my medium pile carpet and even hops up on rugs that are on the carpet

[@Jilley322]

Thank you for this follow up info. It seems to me that it is no more maintenance than my big, bulky heavy vacuum, but much easier to access. I will now get rid of the big one. Thanks for helping me make my decision. :)

[@coloradoraptorguy9250]

Is this review done by Toby from the Office? 😉

[@JPBondy]

Lmao! I was thinking the same thing and scrolled down and saw your comment, too funny.

[@eddystud28]

LMFAOOOOO, I thought the same 😂😂😂😂

[@TheMykell361]

Lmao yoooooo

[@LisaGallegos]

OMG :D :D :D

[@delruel]

The Deebot 79S doesn't get stuck on the stairs. So they've improved it. Bought one and loved it so much we bought another for our full walkout basement. We're in our 60s and regular vacs are hard to haul around. Robot vacs make a great gift for a disabled or elderly family member. They're much more affordable now too. BTW, I haven't bought new filters. I find they wash very well. So if you're strapped for cash and can't afford the accessory pack, no problem. Wash them and they're like new.

[@FishBeeProductions]

Awesome! i think my stairs may be more unique than most people but thanks for letting everyone know and thanks for watching!

[@oibal60]

I've a DN622/N79. I just use some McGuiars plastic polish on the front bumper to keep the 'lens' clean.

[@michaelw69]

I have the same vacuum and it was a game changer. I have had the same problems and I also notice that it doesn't like operate in direct sunlight. The accesory bundle I bought came with this great little tool to clean the main brush with.

[@nancyfielden270]

I wash my Deebot filters when I do my weekly clean. That way everything functions optimally and I don't need to change the filters so often. I empty the dust bin after every use as it tends to get pretty full.

[@weski79]

You did an EXCELLENT JOB reviewing this product! Thank you 😊

[@tkeeg]

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with this vacuum. It really helped me decide to buy this particular model.

[@reedwetzel1324]

I just bought this for 150 with tax to go into my kitchen. While I like my neato d3. I was tired of hauling the neato back and forth between main areas. So I figured a cheap robot vacuum would help alot in my kitchen high traffic areas.

[@Nessaah89]

The black sponge piece of the filter can be rinsed and reused. The main brush - I use a flea comb to clean the black part as I run it under water. And after that it looks new again

[@g.mcgillivray6363]

Thanks for the follow up. Appreciate you taking the time to post that.

[@maryjohnson4358]

The owner's manual has a recommended cleaning schedule for the robot. I have a dog and run mine twice a day everyday and clean out the bin every other day and clean the filters every week. Doing so less often means the filters have to be changed more often. I've had the n79 for 6 months and it works really well. Going to upgrade though since it doesn't have room mapping and struggles cleaning my house in a single charge.

[@dannyalvarado1970]

For my small side brushes I leave them soaking in soap and water and they end up looking like new Sometimes I’ll use disinfectant cleaner

[@jimellisGF_Exotics]

I just bought this and am very thankful for both of your reviews!!!!

[@dillardalarmcompany]

Well done sir, thank you for taking the time to share.

[@tomfreakz]

this kind of review that people need to know "N Months Later" type of review thanks

[@anacarrillo7508]

I clean the robot vacuum with the traditional vacuum cleaner, so the filters last longer.

[@austin2842]

You might cause a rift in the space-time continuum doing that.

[@delruel]

@@austin2842 LOL! (no idea how to do emoticons here. But I'm old, so....)

[@lui3048]

You vacuum your vacuum cleaner?

[@Potato_chips226]

🤔 That's smart

[@mattbrown5234]

Thanks for the video. FYI, when using Ruggies, you really need to use the sticky pieces (basically stickers) to put on the rug and create a glossy surface. They hold rugs down great if you use those, otherwise not so much.

[@FishBeeProductions]

Matt Brown thanks for the tip!

[@johnnyb.2792]

It probably hangs up by the stairs because it's on a dark carpet. It knows it can't go forward and dark carpet makes it think it can't go back. Loved watching it drag the rug around. How many times did you blame the dog for moving them?

[@udubsalum]

I have the N79S and I was looking all over for a video that showed me in what order to place the filter and sponge back in the unit after cleaning. Thanks!

[@FishBeeProductions]

Phil Chavez glad I could help, thanks for watching!

[@joelcafeolai6201]

I have cleaned all the filters every time I empty the box , I haven't replaced anything in 2 years I've had the vaccum.

[@the_judge_8262]

I wish there were more reviews like this! Good job man 👍🏼

[@MS-gn4gl]

The reason it's getting locked up is that raised strip/lip on the top of the stairs most likely. That is super uncommon.

[@rnkim2564]

Thank you, great honest review with pros and cons

[@civlengr68]

very good video. maybe the difference of topography between the stair edge moulding, the wood floor and the adjacent carpeting are more variables than Deebot can handle. i use a comb to get out the matted hair in the small brush areas. works great!

[@InsightHM]

Air compressor with an air nossle will make quick work of cleaning that brush. Will be good as new in about 10-15 seconds.

[@delruel]

I love your floors. Gorgeous!

[@slomo4672]

My deebot N79S sometimes stops at the edge of the stairs too. It doesn't fall off but doesn't turn around and continue either. My carpet extends to the edge and continues downward wrapping the edge. I thought that may have confused the robot. But your edge is just the floor. So edge alone is the reason it stops there.

[@yussef961]

cool video thx i just bought one on amazon refurbished for less than $99 , they often sell products in good conditions (but once for a hover they forgot the main tube...) so i ll see, for this price i can't go wrong

[@kathrynbraun2073]

we've had 2 of these--first one lasted just 3 months(they replaced it pretty quickly and easily), wouldn't stop spinning; second one won't go properly, first it kept beeping, we cleaned it, changed the brushes, it won't charge, it won't go! maybe others have better luck! I won't get another! and they won't return our call-the message is always that they are busy!! and because this was a replacement, we have no invoice!!

[@FishBeeProductions]

Sorry to hear that. I wonder if you could at least sell it on ebay for parts. I would almost be interested in it just to see if i could get it to work or as backup parts.

[@bogieman101]

If you haven't already tried, disconnect the battery for about 10-20 seconds, reconnect, wait about 10-20 seconds more and then try it. Mine will sometimes act goofy and this always resets it. Also, mine has a sensor under the front swivel wheel, it gets hair under it and blocks the sensor which makes it act funny. If it is like mine, the wheel just snaps out to clean under it.

[@WD40RUSTYNAIL]

Deebot kicks some serious ass it goes carpet to wood floors with ease

[@ahimsainternational3361]

Thank you for this helpful video. As a newbie, I had no idea what the inside looks like and how the device is cleaned. One question I have is about the wifi. Will this (or other) robo vacuums operate without smartphones, androids, and so on? I do not have wifi and do not want it.

[@FishBeeProductions]

ahimsainternational yeah, you can use the remote included or just use the buttons on the sweeper.

[@squidney4595]

I use the Ecovacs app and it lets me know when to change the accessories and filter

[@FishBeeProductions]

Sydney Olson Yeah, I forgot to mention that's available in this video. Thanks for watching!

[@koolbeanz3525]

Thank you My Deebot came with a tool to clean brush even has a razor on the end to cut string and hair

[@FishBeeProductions]

Kim Thomas Hardy oh wow, I'm going to have to check to see if I have one of those. Thanks for watching!

[@lauw3]

Kim Thomas Hardy mine came with that tool too. Cuts the hair right out.

[@delruel]

It does have a nice little tool that comes with it, but I find the razor won't reach into the crevice where the hair accumulates the most. I use a pair of pointy tweezers to pull it out. Or a razor blade. Or both. It's the least I can do since this vac is saving my back. (Old people-speak. "Ohhh, my rheumatism." Whine, whine.)

[@SSGBRG]

Hi.Thanks for your vedio.I have a problem with my DEEBOT vacuum.its not charging anymore.when I try to put in Charging dock for charging it’s giving five beep sounds.did you face this problem any time .if yes please let me know the solution.Thank you.

[@FishBeeProductions]

No I haven't had that problem. I wonder if the bottom sensors need cleaning.

[@supramanx1997]

My wife just bought the 79S and it got here today... I have a large dog that sheds alot and there's already some hair around the brush from the first use, but they did include a small brush for cleaning the wheels which includes a small razor edge for cutting the hairs wrapped around... I'm curious if you have any trim pieces running between rooms in your house, and if it has trouble getting past them? I have one that is from the hall to the front room, and another from the hall to the kitchen, and on the first run it would go IN to those areas over the runner, but bumped it from the other side and didn't get out, at least on the first try or two I witnessed.. I feel like I'm going to have to babysit it or pick it up off the floor to charge it after it dies unable to escape one of those rooms. Is this a problem for you, or anyone else?

[@epictoast6727]

I know it's an old comment but just wanted to say mine runs over those room transitions peices just fine but it does take a few attempts some times. Hope the vacuum is working out for ya.

[@maryfowler5914]

The stair problem could likely be fixed by moving that rug. Mine has a similar problem when it goes from dark to light to dark (such as rug wood drop off)

[@FishBeeProductions]

Thanks for the tip!

[@muitoespaco2]

Can you place a video showing how to replace the main brush?

[@anasevi9456]

Deebots are physically well made .. However after owning a D35 and Slim will never buy another. No it's not stupid and misses half your room; the problem is software gremlins. After 7 months my D35 decided after 5 minutes of work off a full charge: it had a low batteries and kept that opinion that 5 minutes was all it could do even after new battery pack.. 1.5 years later my Deebot Slim shut down after 1-2minutes of working and beeps for it's dustbin, till a reset then do it again 2 minutes later, repeat. The bin switch was working perfectly, the internals of both vacuums upon autopsy/attempted repair were all in perfect condition. Their charge points were kept clean, Deebots are like cars that strand you due to shoddy software issues.

[@Twoface227]

Out of curiosity, do you know how to keep the deebot from going into certain areas? Aside from a physical barrier I mean. Mine has the opposite issue that yours did (regarding the stairs). I have a small step down area in my home, and the deebot likes to dive down into it... ^^; It can't climb back out, so I was hoping to virtual barrier it off somehow.

[@FishBeeProductions]

I’m not sure about that one. I might try to put a black rug on the bottom step to see if it thinks that is a drop off.

[@courtneyhaas9286]

Great review!!! Thanks!

[@deniseobenauerkohnke5673]

Do all of your stairs have that odd lip at the top step? Maybe that's it.

[@calypsoshoard9132]

My 901 won’t map the whole house...Is there a trick to make it finish the entire house? Once it has that, I have a feeling it would work better. I’ve had mine a week and it has yet to map or finish cleaning. I called tech-support number in the Philippines and they are pretty useless. They suggested some basic troubleshooting but I have a feeling the issue is my floor is over 2000 ft.². Am I able to compartmentalize and haven’t learned that way? The issue becomes the vacuum off and die completely before finding the charging dock while mapping. If I try to pick it up or put it close to the dock to assist it it loses the map! How annoying.

[@wolfspeare1303]

How do you get the brush back in? I can't find any videos that show this.

[@hanoh2904]

I have 4 long haired cats. I'll need to clean that brush every day

[@TheMikeyJH]

Does it resume cleaning after it recharges?

[@FishBeeProductions]

Mikey Jimenez I'm usually not home when it gets done charging, but I don't think it does. It just waits till the next scheduled time.

[@maryjohnson4358]

This vacuum doesn't do room mapping so it just cleans as much as it can on a single charge. But you can schedule multiple cleanings using the app.

[@jarnagin1]

How’s the battery life now vs when it was new?

[@courtneyhaas9286]

We bought one for Christmas so its almost 2 months old. At first it would run for 2 hours but now it runs about an hour before the red light turns on and it heads back to it's base.

[@resistnonexist]

5:58 you forgot to say, "and keep it in your pocket"

[@gordonturner8544]

helpful, thank you

[@fousies]

Can’t you rinse out the white filters too

[@FishBeeProductions]

Not sure. They are paper so I wouldn't think so.

[@TheDoctorangie]

Very helpful. Thank you. I'm curious how it does with human hair.

[@FishBeeProductions]

Good. Pretty similar to pet hair. You just have to clean the brush more depending on how much or long the hair.

[@douglasharrislane2748]

My vac does a perfect job of picking up my pubic hair in the bathroom

[@warmfreeze]

the thing comes with a tool to clean your brush... it has a cutter and all that crap :P

[@VenkataDorairaj]

how are the wheels doing on the bot? It used to get hair in the robot wheels, how easy is that to maintain?

[@FishBeeProductions]

Wheels aren't too bad. It's the main brush that is the most maintenance with hair. But we have two dogs so that's understandable.

[@spartanfan666]

is this imaqtpie doing this review?

[@glenvictor028]

Your phone's screen protector's too small bruh. :) BTW, I just bought this, are you guys using it with voice assistant? I have google home and I want to know all the commands available for this aside from start and stop cleaning.

[@jintyc9133]

I can’t get main brush back in

[@FishBeeProductions]

Usually you just insert into hole on the one side then it slides into slot on other side

[@hazzarde.5787]

My app that I had link to my Deebot now says off line any idea why ?

[@FishBeeProductions]

i think it does that when the sweeper gets powered off or loses wifi connection.

[@JimmyWestra]

4 months later bumper switch sticks every 5 10 minutes Whats the warranty.

[@kevinbh93]

1 year

[@RileyWileyTomato]

Hmm I have no problems with mine but using the app doesn’t work but that’s fine with me

[@YupItsFlip]

struggs with rugs

[@yunlu3541]

thank you! your review is so helpful!

[@FishBeeProductions]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@carriebelter6655]

Isn't it a good thing that the filters get dirty, cause you you, they're actually filtering dirt and dust? You act like it's a bad thing.

[@allencar5212]

Mine Died after 1.4 years. Worked great until it just quit doing anything except turn the Auto light on and the initial beeps. The battery is fully charged (measured 16.4V) and all the hair/lint is removed from all rotating parts.

[@lindylopez3606]

I would have tried resetting the battery... place robot on charger contacts and remove after three minutes; repeat this three times. That usually helps me when I think that my robot is done for. Otherwise, you can usually also buy a battery replacement from the manufacturer website. It's cheap and easy to replace.

[@allencar5212]

@@lindylopez3606 I was unaware that following your procedure could cause a reset. I will try it if it fails again. Removing the battery and reinstalling it did nothing other than proving that the battery was fully charged. I then took the covers off the top of Deebot. I did not find anything viably wrong. I left it apart for a few days. I was about to trash it or remove the motors for a possible robot project for my 14 years old son; but I re-installed the battery and held down the Auto button for an extended time. It then surprised me and beeped and started the drive motors. It is now working normally

[@lindylopez3606]

​@@allencar5212 For future clarification, I did not indicate to remove the battery when resetting. The battery should still be installed in Deebot when doing the reset. But I am glad that you were able to make it work again! Yes, there is something odd about the Deebot with its batteries. Despite this, I have managed to keep mine going for two years now :) Best of luck to you!

[@crazyazn451]

That’s what the tool is for that came with it.

[@FishBeeProductions]

Yeah I found it eventually but I think scissors work better.

[@hubzcaps]

Hahaha robot trying to jack your rug...lol.

[@AdamMarcus930]

Even on 1.75X speed this guy talks too slow

[@douglasharrislane2748]

His voice is 10X better then listen to a foreign you tube voice

[@theofficialfriendlyretrievers]

Do you have ADHD or something why do you need him to speak faster? 🧐

[@freyjastear244]

My god, what kind of dog do you have that has long hair like that? :o But thanks for this video, I just received mine today and it's charging!

[@FishBeeProductions]

Goldendoodle and cockapoo. LOL That's all combined together so it looks like it's more.

[@freyjastear244]

I have a German Shedder... I'm hoping this machine helps! I'll clean the machine once a day if it saves me from having to vacuum once a day! I love my dog, but why oh why do they shed this way!? It's evil. :(

[@danishpastry2885]

Mine is shit & wakes you & cleans obits own.

[@lonnekeverberne4309]

I had a robot cleaner and de weels are full of hair how are your weels.

[@FishBeeProductions]

lonneke Verberne Yeah, I have to clean those every so often.

[@Civilizationbob]

Call it a "sweeper" one more time, annnndddd..... the recourse is so terrible that i can't dictate it neither alpha, or numerically... call it a sweeper again, I dare you!

[@alessiomasala9417]

4 months? You should change filters after 1 or 2 years. If you read the manual is well specified right next to "empty after every use". And about the brushes definitely you can use for at least 2 years. Sorry man but you are doing everything wrong.

[@fastergaming3494]

CATS

[@xtusvincit5230]

Upspeak warning.

[@bixon032]

?

[@normaryan3313]

I did not watch this. Noise is annoying and inconsiderate to older people. All I want is your voice

[@FishBeeProductions]

Sorry to hear that, but thanks for the feedback! If you're talking about the background music, I've toned that down in my newer videos.